Sunday 19 October 2008

Gothic Arch Challenge "Paper patchwork"


This week the challenge was to include paper patchwork. I save up lots of small pieces of paper never knowing when they will come in useful and decided to use some and make a window effect. Layed different shades of blue paper in a fan effect. Added piece of striped paper at the bottom of background to resemble a wall and some blue paper at top of arch to contrast. Added some paper trees at bottom and a word sentiment "Explore". Imagine this little cat is looking out into the wide world looking forward to wonderful adventures.


21 comments:

LynnF said...

What a lovely piece! Colors are great! Lynn F.

Linda said...

Awww I love this one, the puddy tat looks so cute sitting there :)

Femmy said...

great arch!!!

Sandy said...

Wow Rachel what a stunning arch.
Incredible.

Moira said...

What a smashing arch, love the way you have made the patchwork the view from the window.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful arch

Ginger said...

I loved your patchwork piece.It wasn't just a stamped but had a story with the cat looking out the window.To me this was art arch and was outstanding!! you put your self into it was awesome!
hugs ginger

Willy said...

Beautiful and lovely arch!

Faye said...

I used Explore, too! Your arch is delightful. I love the strips of paper and the cat.

Craftyideas said...

Thank you xx

Judy said...

Awesome arch, Rachel! I've got lots of those little bits of paper too!!!
JudyNZ

Chriss Rollins said...

so original and that little ginger tom brings it all together.
chriss x

Ozstuff said...

A beautiful and unusual approach. Love the cat looking in through the window. Your patchwork is lovely. Great stuff.

Marva Plummer-Bruno said...

Oh this is very cool! Love the cat and the fan! Wonderful!

Phree said...

Fab arch, love the cute cat.

RubyMay said...

oh look at that dear kitty...this is so lovely !

Shelly Hickox said...

This is adorable! I really like your Haute Couture arch too.

Cora said...

This is a wonderful interpretation of this theme. Thanks for playing.

Jan said...

You've put a huge smile on my face this evening, that kitty looks so content looking outside at all those wonderful colours of night of day. Wonderful Arch. Jan Myers

Crissi Harvey said...

wonderful arch love the window and the cat so sweet.

Virginia said...

Just beautiful..very clever.Love it..